C10 Nissan Skyline

C10 Nissan Skyline History

The 1500 series replaced the S50 in July 1968. Including the later 1800 series, it was built until 1972. Available in 4-door sedan and wagon bodystyles, the C10 Skyline 1500 was powered by the 1,483 cc G15 engine from the previous S57 producing 94 hp and 96 lb-ft (130 Nm) of torque.

Designed with the perspective of being used in racing, the PGC10 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R cost double the price of the GC10. For its time it was revolutionary quick and powerful and with its many victories laid the foundation for the "Skyline GT-R legend" as we know it today. The PGC10 Skyline GT-R came powered by a two-liter inline-6 producing between 160 - 250 hp. Initially available only in a sedan bodystyle, the KPGC10 coupe joined the lineup in March 1971.